MADE BY JAMES by James Martin - Book Review
The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design
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I hope everyone is well and getting ready for Halloween I know we will be busy this year the kids have already been to two Halloween parties already and there is more to come.
Life has been pretty crazy and a few weeks ago I lost my uncle unexpectedly.
I took him to the hospital to have a hernia operation, picked him up later that same day got him settled back at home and wished him a speedy recovery.
What came next, I wasn’t expecting to happen. The following morning my Mum phoned to say he had been rushed to hospital.
We got to the hospital straight away and was take into a family room, my heart started beating so fast I knew what was happening having been their when we lost Dad, but tried to tell myself he was alive and there had been some complications.
We waited awhile and then told he had passed away unexpectedly. We were all shocked even the doctors had no idea what had happened.
The next two weeks after that were hard as we waited to hear from the coroner to find out what had happened.
We found out that the operation was a success, but came into contact with sepsis and this caused his passing.
He was a good uncle very kind and generous. I have thanked him many times and I would like to thank him again for been there when we lost Dad and helping to support us through it.
I know he will be up there with my Dad and Granddad, the three wise men watching over us.
Thankyou uncle Colin all our love and you will be missed deeply!
MADE BY JAMES - Book Review
I would like to thank James and the team over at Quarto publishers for send me an advanced copy of the book I really appreciate it and enjoyed every second of this amazing book.
Design better logos and become a more successful, confident graphic designer with Made by James as your guide.
*Winner of the 2021 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA*
UK-based graphic designer James Martin shares his wealth of experience, information, and advice with one goal in mind: to help designers of all levels create better work and enjoy the process.
James has designed hundreds of logos for a variety of top brands, and shares his unique creative process, from concept to sketches to final design.
Learn how to create outstanding logos, craft and refine your creative process, build great relationships with clients, and become prolific and consistent.
Discover how James creates innovative, clever, and memorable logos with his own hands-on, step-by-step process that includes word mapping, rapid prototyping, and sketching ideas on paper.
Learn how to become a visual storyteller by understanding the key factors of working with clients and making them a valued part of the process.
In addition to the important “how’s” of logo design—techniques, ideas, and examples of creating logos and building brands—you will benefit from learning aspects of the business rarely discussed such as:
How to become more disciplined,
How to see failures as valuable experiences,
Ways to avoid burnout.
James shows that design isn’t just about creating images; it’s about building trusting relationships with clients, finding inspiration and using it effectively, and sharing. ideas and becoming part of a community.
Annotated case studies that follow designs from concept to completion.
The advantages of a hands-on, human approach to design.
The value of personal and career growth, and how to enjoy the journey of improvement.
Effective work habits that can make you more efficient, productive, and satisfied.
Learn how to harness your passion and become the designer you’ve always wanted to be.
As I always say - “Stay curious & enthusiastic, and good things will happen!” 👍🏻
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